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Want the ability to do video and group conference calls? There are several options and this guide helps you select the best, cost-effective solution for your needs.

I want to host a conference call that people can dial in to - no video

The Center has an account with TurboBridge that gives you the ability to set-up a conference line and have anyone dial into it.
Create a Tech Support ticket if you want a TurboBridge account.

I want to host a video meeting or video presentation with other CCI staff only

CCI staff almost all use Skype for Business which allows you to set-up conference calls and conference meetings.
Staff must have a computer with a speaker or headset to connect to the Skype meeting. They can not dial in.
There is no time limit for Skype video meetings
You can schedule meetings in advance with Skype for Business
Skype for Business is buggy when using it with people outside of CCI or OCA
Skype for Business is free for CCI staff

I want to host a video meeting or presentation with people inside and outside CCI

Google Meets allows you to create a video meeting and invite anyone, regardless of where they work
There is no time limit for Google Meets meeting
You can do screenshares with Google Meets
You can schedule meetings in advance with Google Meets
Google Meets is free for CCI staff, if you login to Google with your courtinnovation.org (or other CCI-approved google account)
To use Google Meets, go to https://meet.google.com/ and login with your courtinnovation.org account or other CCI-approved google account

I want to host a video meeting with a dial-in option

Google Meets creates a dial-in option when you create a meeting
You can dial out from Google Meets as well to someone's phone

I want to host a presentation for a very large number of people with advanced functionality

Zoom allows for long presentations, with hundreds of attendees, with advanced options such as small breakout groups, allowing people to virtually raise their hands, etc
Zoom is not free and should be a last resort when none of the other options will meet your needs
To request Zoom you can send a ticket to IT and outline why the other free options will not meet your needs

I want to host a conference call that people can dial in to - no video

I want to host a video meeting or video presentation with other CCI staff only

I want to host a video meeting or presentation with people inside and outside CCI

I want to host a video meeting with a dial-in option

I want to host a presentation for a very large number of people with advanced functionality

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